Actos
Generic name
Pioglitazone HCl
Average Annual Cost per Beneficiary
$4,629.44
Average cost per year*
Average Annual Cost per Dose
$17.84
2.85%
Average cost per beneficiary*
Manufacturer(s)
- Takeda Pharmace
What is Actos
Pioglitazone is a diabetes drug (thiazolidinedione-type, also called "glitazones") used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes. It works by helping to restore your body's proper response to insulin, thereby lowering your blood sugar. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Pioglitazone is used either alone or in combination with other diabetes medications (such as metformin or a sulfonylurea such as glyburide). Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of pioglitazone. NOTE: This is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This information does not assure that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about this product and your specific health needs.
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*Origin of the terms and chart data used within this page: https://data.cms.gov/
Common Questions About Actos
Does Medicare cover Actos?
Yes, Actos is covered by Medicare.
How much does Actos cost?
In 2021, the average cost per dose of Actos was $17.84.
What is the average dose received by Medicare beneficiaries per year of Actos?
The average dose of Actos received per year is 141,272 units
How many Medicare beneficiaries received Actos?
378 Medicare beneficiaries received Actos in 2021, which was a -0.21% from 2020
How many Actos claims were made in last year loaded?
There were 1,619 claims made by Medicare beneficiaries, which is a -0.2% from 2020
What was the average Medicare spending amount for Actos?
The average spending amount per claim in 2021 was $1,080.87
What was the average Medicare spending per beneficiary for Actos in 2021?
The average Medicare spending per beneficiary amount for Actos was $4,629.44
Which manufacturer received the most from Medicare for Actos?
Takeda Pharmace received $1,749,928.48
What is total Medicare spending for Actos?
The total amount spent on Actos by Medicare is $1,749,928.48
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